Troy Daniel Glover
@troy_d_glover
Director of the Healthy Communities Research Network l Professor of @uwrecandleisure Research areas: #placemaking #socialcapital animating #publicspace
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http://www.ahs.uwaterloo.ca/~tdglover 29-05-2011 03:17:53
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There are two open faculty positions in UWaterloo Kinesiology and Health Sciences (neural control of mobility, human cardiovascular physiology), one in UW Rec and Leisure focused on aging research, and a Tier 1 CRC in Indigenous Health. Postings here: uwaterloo.ca/health/employm…
The shocking & sudden decline of outdoor dining, captured by Streetfilms (Now 1,116+ films!). The seasonal program has flung NYC five years into the past & reversed all the fun, business-friendly benefits of curbside dining. We traded this historic vibrancy, energy & potential for parked cars.
Brent Toderian Inequality is felt more in leisure times. Upper income kids have summer camps, after school care... lower income can't afford, parents, many single, have 2 jobs. Schools have good facilities closed all summer... 15-Minute Cities: multiple use of existing infra. Food for thought.
"Dedicated cycling infrastructure actually reduces accidents and fatalities for both cyclists and pedestrians. It’s a well-documented fact: bike lanes save lives" - Prof Troy Daniel Glover thestar.com/opinion/contri… via @torontostar
Excellent article by University of Waterloo colleague Troy Daniel Glover articulating the benefits of bike lanes, backed up by rigorous research (see links in article). (Of course this doesn't matter to Ford & Prabmeet Sarkaria who are basing their reckless policy on vibes) thestar.com/opinion/contri…
#UWaterlooHealth professor in UW Rec and Leisure, Troy Daniel Glover highlights the importance of bike lanes in improving traffic flow, reducing congestion and making streets safer for all. 🌍🚴♂️Read the full Toronto Star article: bit.ly/3BPXhoA
Brian Doucet University of Waterloo Troy Daniel Glover Prabmeet Sarkaria As voters we should insist on evidence based planning decisions. Not just what seems easy and popular. How can we encourage voters to take a deeper look and not be bribed with our own money meanwhile lacking in services we need the province to deliver
Check out what RLS's Dr. Troy Daniel Glover has to say about the necessity of bike lanes for street safety! 🚴♂️
Excellent oped in Toronto Star by University of Waterloo Troy Daniel Glover with several links to relevant evidence thestar.com/opinion/contri…
Ever wonder why you get so many or so few trick-or-treaters? It likely has more to do with your neighbourhood than the candy you hand out. 🍭🍬 Read more from this opinion by UW Rec and Leisure professor Troy Glover.
It seems Four Seasons Hotels Toronto has just stopped putting chairs in this privately owned public space, making it basically useless.
Is it important for kids to learn about winning and losing? 👩💻The Guardian 🗣️Some quotes from me and other smarter folks theguardian.com/wellness/2024/…
Great speaking today with Matt Galloway on The Current on CBC Radio about how to talk to your neighbours. Check out our conversation: cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…
